Boat Tours

St. Augustine EcoTours. Amid America's most enduring human history, EcoTours investigates St. Augustine's natural history. Scenic cruises, kayak tours, and catamaran excursions on Matanzas Bay offer a chance to see bottlenose dolphins, bird habitats, lakes, creeks, and saltwater marshes. Along the way are incredible photo ops of the city from the water. St. Augustine Municipal Marina, 111 Ave. Menendez, St. Augustine, Florida, 32084. 904/377–7245; www.staugustineecotours.com.

Ripple Effect Ecotours. Rent a kayak or take a boat or kayak tour at this outfitter south of St. Augustine. Town of Marineland Marina, 101 Tolstoy La., St. Augustine, Florida, 32080. 904/347–1565; www.rippleeffectecotours.com.

Schooner Freedom. Cutting a sharp profile, this 76-foot replica of a 19th-century blockade-runner sails from the marina for excursions across Matanzas Bay. You can relax and savor the breeze, or you can help the crew prepare to set sail. There are two-hour day and sunset sails as well as 75-minute full-moon cruises. Precise times vary by season, and reservations are advised. St. Augustine Municipal Marina, 111 Ave. Menendez, Slip 86, St. Augustine, Florida, 32084. 904/810–1010; www.schoonerfreedom.com. From $40.